H-1B visa holders in the US used to get a 60-day grace period to stay in the US once they lose their jobs. This grace period has been a cushion to help H-1B visa holders look for another job, figure out what to do next, change status to a tourist to continue staying in the US legally, or to change to H4 (spouse of H-1B) or F1 ( student visa) accordingly.

The White House has reviewed a proposal to end the 60-day grace period for foreign workers. This change would require visa holders to depart the US immediately after job…

A proposal to abolish the 60-day grace period for nonimmigrant visa holders facing job loss is under evaluation by the White House.